Photographer's Note

This is Rangoon river taxi, the cheapest water transport for the masses plying between the city centre and the other side of the river. This waterway remains Rangoon's lifeline, the people and economy ever dependent on this vital natural source. Ferries, tankers, freighters, bamboo rafts, barges and fishing boats etc., all ply their trade along this river at a slow relaxed pace. And observing life on the river bank offers endless fascination.

This was taken on the bank of Rangoon River from Strand Jetty, the most strategic location to people watch particularly in the late afternoon and the best moment to absorb the atmosphere.

Hello Abmdsudi.
A wonderful picture of daily life in the river, a superb POV closed on this plane, on the beautiful boat with these beautiful and colorful drawings, good detail of all those people who share it, really fabulous beauty of the waters of the river, with reflexes and ideal color tones.
Well done. I love it.
Have a nice weekend.
Best regards.
Luis.

Greetings.
Nice view of the boat with passengers ...
Good image sharpness, contrast, beautiful color.
Good content and composition, beautiful reflections on the water.
Nice boat and light moment with the sun.
All the best for the weekend.
Good luck.
Paja.

Hello Abmdsudi,
The title says it all. There is really not much more to add. It is a fine picture giving us a glimpse of one aspect of daily life in Rangoon, where life doesn't seem to have changed radically for decades. The nicely painted boat is certainly prettier than most regular ferries in other cities. You have captured the view very well, including the fine reflections in the water.
Kind regards,
Gert

Hello Abmdsudi,
a very attractive and delightful daily life image from the river. The colourful river taxi is gliding slowly on the calm water and the people, relaxed and quiet as well, are bathed in a magnificent warm light and are surrounded by the splendid colours of the reflections. You've composed and cropped the picture most effectively elliminating any other context except for the luminous teflections. Lighting, clarity and definition of colours are wonderful. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great weekend,
Ourania

You're capturing well this daily life by a good angle and excellent tone, so it's interesting and impressive to see the water taxi on which many residents were put. It's impressive in a captain's uniform, too. Is this water taxi moved by pulling an oar by hand or a motor? And, the reflection projected to the river draws out a good effect in this image as well as the clor layers of river water.

Hello Abmdsudi,
The quality of the light and colours are wonderful giving a mesmerizing sheen on the water. A bold front view with no distracting elements. You have shown the value of using late afternoon light. Thanks for sharing this memorable image.
Kind Regards, Ann

Hello Abmdsudi,
nice the snapshot with the Rangoon river taxi,to transport a lot of natives to their jobs.I like the created reflections on the surface of the river as the excellent light and colour management of the image.

Hello Abmdsudi,
beautiful scene,full of different,vivid colors and so lively.Unlike your penultimate picture this one has also more joyful feeling.Just love the way the little waves distracts the water surface and let the colors so beautifully illuminate.Nicely composed scene.
Have a nice weekend
Krzysztof

Ciao Abmdsudi
a beautiful boat and a beautiful scene of life characterize this image very nice light and soft reflections, the colors are beautiful and the quality always excellent...
have a good WE...
Valter

Hi Abmdsudi,
such a simple scene and yet the picture is so eye catching. The colors are so vivid. I like the reflection which seems so colorful. The boat has an extraordinary shape and decoration which makes it together with the note a very interesting story.
Excellent work,
M

hi abmdsudi,
the colours produced by the lovely sunlight in this picture are wonderful and very appealing. the reflections on the water give the picture a fantastic luminous glow. you have positioned the boat superbly which makes a great focal point.
have a lovely sunday,
brian

I hope the pilot of this river taxi is certified, that's a lot of people in one boat. I like your pov, meeting the boat head-on. Good lighting and dof with nice details. Wonderful colors. Well done, tfs.

A magical photo which combines amazing natural beauty with a wonderful people shot. The water is luminous, those reflections have been rendered so skillfully and subtly. Excellent colours and sharpness. The skintones on the people are delightful. Congratulations, you have such a great talent.

Hello
a different shot from then usuals,
a different Rangoon river taxi
the cheapest water transport
colourful and impressive together
great scenery with fantastic
luminosity,nice pov
great work
regards
have a nice evening
Costantino

What a wonderful daily life photo - the reflections of the shimmering water looks so nice.
It is always nice to look at peoples faces - this image speaks a thousand words.
I would like to wish you & your family '' A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS '' with much love & good health for the New Year.

Salam Abmdsudi
A taxi on oars...interesting! I've seen boats with small motors attached as taxis, but for the first time am seeing a boat with oars used for this purpose. A good use of the long zoom to create a good focal point with the boat ferrying passengers & the strong & colourful reflection on the water. Well done!
Best Regards
Angshu

Hi Abmdsudi!
I don't have any photos of these litte boats in Yangoon, but I agree with you - I could spend hours watching the locals in that area! Guess it's a less common photo of Myanmar and a very good daily scene. I like the little boat full of people and the great reflections on the water. You had a fantastic soft light on that moment!

Hi Abmdsudi,
Thank you for your previous comment. I agree with you, since my first trip to Singapore in 1984,(I visited this nice place around 300 times) Singapore changed a lot. I miss all older houses which have been replaced by hotels and shopping malls.
By the way, I like this photo with excellent color reflections in the water and the colorful boat full of people. Well done.!!

Hi Abmdsudi,
really a lovely image with a great mood. It tells a whole story. It is very well composed and you have chosen an excellently working POV. The moody colors make the image very attractive. My compliments!
Warm regards
Harriet

Salam Bro.
You have captured this shot from unique angle. It is impressive to be able to see this fine boat with decorated details and yes with an excellent view of the operator and the passengers. Very nice work with fine colors and painting of the ripples in fine framing.
Regards,
Jusni

Hi abmdsudi !!
your note..... and the photo are exactly correct for each other.... in other word..... your photo tells the same story as your note does.....
I can sense the atmosphere and tranquility of the place and the moment.
Excellent.
have a nice week end
Gus

An excelent POV on the colorful boat, Abmdsudi,
crowded with youngsters and made a fine sense of motion on the photo.
Well saturated picture, details shown beautifully including its reflection.
Good night,
Ike